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Settlement 25m SE of Gatra

1 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Chaffinch +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Red Squirrel, Otter, Hedgehog +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Red Admiral +27 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Snowdrop, Dog's Mercury +4 more · last seen 2019

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CNational walking route
Corpse Road and Tumuli Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route5.8 km

Get under the skin of the Cumbrian landscape on this trail through a patchwork of natural and archaeological features. Varying terrain with a gradual climb to High Nook, paths can be slippery when wet.

Named routeLength 5.8 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Cockermouth<>DistingtionCycling route
Named route
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 7Length 3.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route16.6 km
Named routeRef 7Length 16.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route418 m
Named routeRef 7Length 418 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose

Wildlife to spot

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